earn

verb
UK: /ɜːn/
US: /ɝːn/

  1. To receive money as payment for work.

    1. I earn money every month. [ ] [ ]
    2. She hopes to earn a promotion with her dedication to the team. [ ] [ ]

  2. To get something because of your actions or qualities.

    1. You earn respect by working hard. [ ] [ ]
    2. He didn't earn his victory he cheated during the competition. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gain obtain acquire

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "earn" in English means: To receive money as payment for work., To get something because of your actions or qualities..

The phonetic transcription of "earn" is /ɜːn/ in British English and /ɝːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "earn": gain, obtain, acquire.

Example usage of "earn": "I earn money every month.". More examples on the page.